A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2489194 Details
Epoch: 115 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2490580 epoch_slot_no: 6580 block_no: 2489077 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3330 time: 2019-04-23 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x58be67ec4fbdcf6a7f0a8d9e6a6709126b91c03184b453db2eabb2482e78c9abBlock Operator
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